Ex-Springboks forward Chiliboy Ralepelle loses appeal, 8-year doping ban stands
Chiliboy Ralepelle, the ex-Springboks forward, appealed the July 1 verdict that banned him for eight years following a failed dopi…
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12 Nov, 4:05
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Ralepelle given stinging rebuke by Jacques Burger on Twitter following latest drugs ban
Former Saracens star Jacques Burger has slammed Chiliboy Ralepelle after the ex-Springboks hooker was banned for 8 years after ano…
Josh Raisey
24 Jul, 10:47
Springbok hooker Ralepelle fails drugs test - reports
South African rugby has been rocked by reports that Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has failed a drugs test.
Online Editors
08 Mar, 10:44
Whiteley named Springboks captain as Steyn, Ralepelle recalled
South Africa's 31-man squad to face France features Francois Steyn and Chiliboy Ralepelle, while Warren Whiteley will captain the …
Christopher Devine
23 May, 16:40
B Sample results all but end Springbok's World Cup hopes
After an additional round of testing, Springboks and Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle’s B-sample also revealed the presence of t…
Online Editors
03 Apr, 8:30
Bok hooker explains how he believes growth hormones found their way into his system
Springboks and Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has finally revealed the name of the substance found in his system.
Online Editors
13 Mar, 11:52
Five of the most infamous drugs bans in rugby
Doping cases in elite pro rugby are rare, but they receive a lot of attention when they happen... RugbyPass sifts through some of …
Josh Raisey
07 Apr, 12:50
'Really rash statement': Former Bok takes issue with doping culture allegations in SA rugby
The Springboks' recent World Cup win has been marred by some generalisations about an alleged doping culture in South African rugb…
Liam Heagney
28 Nov, 10:41
'Shocked': Former Springbok admits 'unfortunate' doping issue in South African rugby
Former Springboks lock Marco Wentzel has sided with critics calling out South African rugby's "problematic" doping culture.
Online Editors
24 Nov, 22:55
Fans fear the latest doping case is 'tip of the iceberg'
It has been a bad week for rugby's image as Hendre Stassen returning a positive B sample doping test has left fans believing drug-…
Josh Raisey
26 Jul, 10:16
Positive B sample leaves Top 14 forward facing drugs ban of up to four years
A 21-year-old South African who tested positive for steroid use in Top 14 has now had his B sample tested and is facing a suspensi…
Alex Shaw
23 Jul, 6:35
Springbok player ratings: South Africa vs England 3rd Test
South Africa failed to complete a clean sweep over England at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.
Online Editors
24 Jun, 7:03
Springboks name team for third Test with England
Rassie Erasmus has named his Springbok team to face England as they target a 3-0 whitewash of Eddie Jones' struggling side.
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21 Jun, 7:03
Brendan Venter - Defensive analysis ahead of second test
It was not a perfect performance from the Springboks in the first Test of the series against England but it was a great start.
Brendan Venter
14 Jun, 23:34
The Springboks have just confirmed a major blow to their coaching resources
SA Rugby confirmed today that Pieter de Villiers has been released from his contract with the union to take up an opportunity in F…
Online Editors
30 May, 11:23
Seven uncapped players in Erasmus' first Springboks side
Seven uncapped players will be given the chance to impress Rassie Erasmus when South Africa face Wales in Washington on Saturday.
Alex Fisher
30 May, 7:34
